Ludhiana, March 31 -- Industrialists in Ludhiana have raised concerns over the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission's (PSERC) revised electricity tariffs, set to take effect from April 1. While domestic and commercial users have largely been spared from increases, Industrialists argue that the hike in energy charges for industries operating at night will significantly impact their operational costs.

As per the new tariff structure, industries consuming electricity exclusively during night hours (10 pm to 6 am) will now have to pay Rs.5.5 per kVAh, up from the previous Rs.5.31 per kVAh. Industrialists claim this increase is unfair, given that PSERC has maintained largely unchanged rates for domestic and commercial consumers, des...